Join Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger for their annual discussion as they look back on the top theology stories of 2024. They also share their favorite books from 2024, updates on personal projects, and what they're each looking forward to in life and ministry in 2025.

They discuss:

• The rise in Bible sales in 2024
• Declining fertility rates worldwide
• Big changes for the United Methodist Church and the role of the Global South
• The advance of assisted suicide in the UK
• The Cass Report and the truth about transgender treatments
• Encouraging signs among Gen Z
• Trump’s election victory and a GOP shift
• Anticipating the 2025 Gospelbound season
• Book highlights from 2024
• Personal projects and updates
• Don Carson’s legacy and an important update about his life and ministry

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"My Top 10 Theology Stories of 2024" by Collin Hansen (article)

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In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen takes the interviewee seat, diving into the abiding value of reading fiction. Guest host Kendra Dahl asks Collin about his favorite genres to read, from historical to Scandinavian, Russian, and Southern fiction, and how each offers unique perspectives on humanity and culture. Hansen shares personal connections to these genres, recommending books that have deeply affected him, from his personal faith to his evangelism.

They also discuss how fiction can cultivate empathy, deepen our understanding of others, and help us appreciate the complexities of human nature—all through the art of storytelling.

Check out Collin Hansen's fiction novel recommendations.

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In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Michael Horton discuss Horton's new book, Shaman and Sage, tracing the deep historical roots of "spiritual but not religious" movements from ancient civilizations through modern technological trends.

They discuss:

• The evolution of spirituality and its ancient pedigree
• The concept of the divine self and its historical roots
• The Axial Age and its impact on philosophical religions
• The interaction between Christianity and philosophical religions
• The role of Jesus's incarnation in Christian theology
• A critique of Charles Taylor's thesis on secularism
• The historical trajectory of enchantment
• The impact of Horton's book and future volumes
• The connection between New Age spiritualities and technologies

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